Chocolate sponge cake with boiling water
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"Chocolate on Boiling Water" is an incredibly fluffy, delicious, and aromatic choux pastry cake known worldwide. Its popularity peaked in the 1980s and 1990s. It was during this period that Latin American writer Laura Esquivel's celebrated novel "Chocolate on Boiling Water" was published, where the cake recipe was first published. Few people probably remember the book itself now. But this chocolate delicacy still delights us with its exquisite taste and magical aroma. It is used as a base for cakes, rolls, pastries, and is also served as a standalone dessert.
In this article, I'll share with you a tried and tested recipe for making chocolate sponge cake with boiling water, as well as reveal the key secrets of its preparation.
Chocolate sponge cake with boiling water
- Proteins: 6 g
- Fats: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 156 g
- Total time:
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Complexity:
A simple recipe.
- Number of servings: 1
Ingredients
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Flour200 G
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Cocoa powder40 G
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Baking powder1 tsp
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Soda1 tsp
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Egg C12 pcs
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Salt1 pinch
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Sugar220 G
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Milk150 ml
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Vegetable oil50 ml
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Water (boiling water)180 ml
Preparation
We prepare all the necessary ingredients.
In a deep bowl, mix flour, cocoa, soda and baking powder.
Break the eggs into a separate container, add sugar and salt and beat with a mixer.
To a lush state.
Mix milk with vegetable oil.
Add half of the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and mix lightly.
Pour in the mixture of milk and vegetable oil and mix gently at low mixer speed.
Add the second half of the dry ingredients and mix the mixture until smooth.
Pour in boiling water.
Mix everything thoroughly again with a mixer.
Pour the dough into a pre-prepared form.
Bake the sponge cake for 40-45 minutes at 180 degrees.
Check for doneness with a wooden skewer. It should come out clean.
Let the biscuit cool thoroughly.
Then we cut it into layers and can begin assembling the cake.
5 secrets for making chocolate sponge cake with boiling water
The "Chocolate on Boiling Water" sponge cake is a unique treat. It can be served cold or warm, with or without cream, with icing, whipped cream, berries, or fruit. So, I'd like to share with you a few secrets for making this culinary masterpiece.
We choose quality products
To ensure a fluffy and delicious chocolate sponge cake made with boiling water, always use only fresh, high-quality ingredients. Otherwise, the dough may not rise or will turn out bitter and tasteless.
Sift the dry ingredients
Flour, baking powder, starch, cocoa, and other dry ingredients must be sifted before adding to the dough. This not only helps remove lumps but also aerates the dough to create an airy sponge cake.
Mix correctly
Beat eggs and sugar at high speed with a mixer until you get a fluffy, stable mixture.
Dry ingredients should be added in small portions and mixed very carefully, without disturbing the fluffy consistency of the dough.
It is recommended to add boiling water while continuously stirring the mixture so that it brews evenly.
We do not allow downtime
Don't let the dough sit. It must be baked immediately after preparation. Therefore, prepare the pan and turn on the oven in advance.
We follow the baking technology
Bake the sponge cake in a well-heated oven using the top-bottom setting, without fan-assisted baking. Check the dough's readiness only after 30 minutes. Opening the oven earlier will cause the sponge cake to settle and not rise properly.
Use these secrets for making chocolate sponge cake with boiling water and it will always turn out delicious and airy.
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